COMPANION Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 9, 1996, a trademark application was filed for COMPANION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the COMPANION trademark a serial number of 75210674. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, November 7, 2019. This trademark is owned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina. The COMPANION trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Insurance & Financial Services, Communication Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

computer [ hardware and ] software for use in [ medical office management, medical office management systems, ] insurance claim processing, insurance payment processing and health care financing

computer program manuals for [ medical office management, ] insurance claim processing, insurance payment processing and health care financing

electronic transmission of data and documents via computer terminals

electronic processing of insurance claims and payment data; insurance claims processing; administration of employee benefit plans

computer software design for others; computer consultation
companion

General Information


Serial Number75210674
Word MarkCOMPANION
Filing DateMonday, December 9, 1996
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, November 7, 2019
Registration Number2299160
Registration DateTuesday, December 14, 1999
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 21, 1999

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicescomputer [ hardware and ] software for use in [ medical office management, medical office management systems, ] insurance claim processing, insurance payment processing and health care financing
Goods and Servicescomputer program manuals for [ medical office management, ] insurance claim processing, insurance payment processing and health care financing
Goods and Serviceselectronic transmission of data and documents via computer terminals
Goods and Serviceselectronic processing of insurance claims and payment data; insurance claims processing; administration of employee benefit plans
Goods and Servicescomputer software design for others; computer consultation

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 2, 1997
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 21, 1986
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 1986

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 2, 1997
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 21, 1986
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 1986

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 2, 1997
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 21, 1986
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 1986

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 2, 1997
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 21, 1986
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 1986

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 2, 1997
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 21, 1986
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 1986

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBlue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCOLUMBIA, SC 29219

Party NameBlue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressColumbia, SC 29219

Party NameBlue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressColumbia, SC 29219

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 2, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, March 2, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, March 2, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, March 2, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, March 2, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 13, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 13, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 13, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, September 13, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, September 13, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 13, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, September 13, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, September 13, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, May 28, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 28, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 28, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, November 9, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, November 9, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, November 9, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, November 9, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, November 9, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, November 7, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, November 7, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, November 7, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, November 7, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 3, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, December 14, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, November 9, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 15, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Saturday, December 19, 2009REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, December 19, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, December 14, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, June 8, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, September 14, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 14, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, July 14, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 14, 1999REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 21, 1999PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, August 20, 1999NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, May 4, 1999APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 20, 1999EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, February 26, 1999FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Monday, July 6, 1998LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, March 17, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sunday, February 15, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 15, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, August 15, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, July 30, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 23, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER